gas meter

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'water' type gas meter (no288341) for three lights. probably a model specially cleaned up for a show. Circular casing at rear for housing vanes, black lined with gold, and glass front with dials, etc.

Manufactured by W & B Cowan Ltd.

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Category:: Gas Industry

Object Number:: Y1971.74

type:: gas meter

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